3 results for Legal Assistant in Newbury, West Berkshire

Head of finance

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
HEAD OF FINANCE Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a growing, property holdings group, that have strong financial backing.They now look to recruit a Head of finance / Finance Director, reporting directly into the MD, and managing a team of two accountants. This is a pivotal role that oversees the accurate production of the statutory and management accounts, leads VAT and corporation tax and is the finance business partner to the leadership team.Duties:<ul><li>Responsible for all financial aspects of the running the business finances</li><li>Up-date maintain and develop current accounting system and reports as required to meet the Company's current and future needs</li><li>Prepare major project cost reports monthly for reconstruction projects</li><li>Run monthly accounts and consolidated management accounts</li><li>Management accounts for each division (Trust/Estate)</li><li>Ensure information is processed to enable departmental accounts reporting by property and vehicle Funds flow statements and Balance Sheet summary</li><li>Other adhoc reports</li><li>Annually up-date approved annual budgets in SAGE for variance reporting</li><li>Prepare monthly accounts with variance analysis</li><li>Analyse balance sheet accounts monthly</li><li>Prepare and review the annual budgets with Managing Director for approval by Principals</li><li>Manage the preparation of the major project budgets with assistance from Property Managers, external consultants and Assistant Accountant</li><li>Preparation of the monthly invoices to Principals for project funding</li><li>Prepare information for the follow up of debtors and deal with such follow up</li><li>Preparation of the monthly payroll and compliance of the payroll system with legal requirements. Review and submit timesheets and overtime claims to MD for approval prior to payment</li><li>Organise relevant payments to employees, HMRC, pension providers and others</li><li>Oversee the maintenance of Trade Mark records and the acquisitions of new Trade Marks</li><li>Oversee the Property and Vehicle Fleet insurance processes and their renewal</li><li>Defining and managing the company's IT strategy with support from IT department</li><li>Manage the Company's cash flow, cash requirements and use of cheques /international payments with required signatures/ approvals.</li><li>Manage the Company's banking relationships and provide them with information as required</li><li>Manage the Company Secretarial processes with assistance from External Accountant</li><li>Prepare adhoc reports as required</li><li>Provide financial and legal advice to Property Managers as required. Legal advice to be within your technical capability</li><li>Functionally responsible for the accounting and financial activities of the Assistant Accountant, Office Manager and Vehicle Fleet Manager</li><li>Maintenance of computer based accounting records using Sage and Excel to trial balance and draft management accounts</li><li>Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices along with Company cards, bank and other transactions with assistance from Assistant Accountant</li><li>Payment of invoices and cash management</li><li>Preparation of Bank regular reconciliation statements</li><li>Preparation of small computer based payroll</li><li>Liaison with suppliers, contractors and bank on behalf of Company by phone, letter, fax and E-mail</li><li>Collection and banking of cash on weekly basis</li><li>Maintenance of finance filing systems including electronic systems</li><li>Other Ad Hoc matters as reasonably requested by the Managing Director and Chairman</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £70,000 - 80,000 P/A based on the candidate's experience</li><li>4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>High level of flexible working</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTIxNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-18T15:45:40Z

Financial Analyst

Banbury, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturing and retail business, to hire their next permanent Finance Analyst. This is a company where innovation, accountability and teamwork sit at the heart of everything they do. If you're someone who challenges the status quo, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a brilliant home for you.Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Banbury Working Pattern: Fully onsite initially, with hybrid working available once settled in<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact finance business partnering role covering UK manufacturing operations. You'll be the financial voice at the operations table - providing clear insight, challenging performance and helping drive real improvement across cost, productivity and inventory.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Owning the monthly close for operations finance - accruals, cost centre reviews and key control checks</li><li>Leading variance analysis of the operations P&L versus budget, forecast and prior year, with clear commentary on drivers and risks</li><li>Preparing monthly operations scorecards and contributing to performance reviews with senior leadership</li><li>Analysing manufacturing cost performance across labour, materials, overheads, scrap and absorption - and driving actions to improve efficiency</li><li>Owning the Fixed Asset Register and leading post-investment reviews on capex</li><li>Managing manufacturing inventory control, including valuation, variances, write-offs and provisions</li><li>Leading operations forecasting cycles and annual budget inputs, challenging assumptions with key stakeholders</li><li>Acting as business partner to Production, Engineering, Quality and CI teams, quantifying improvement opportunities and tracking cost-saving delivery</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA part-qualified as a minimum - QBE also considered</li><li>Solid operations accounting background: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation and month-end controls</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment is desirable</li><li>Strong SAP and Excel skills; Power BI experience an advantage</li><li>Confident communicator - able to translate complex financial insight for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Proactive and self-driven, comfortable owning outputs with limited supervision</li><li>A genuine team player</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience</li><li>A defined path to hybrid working once you're through onboarding and training</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan - covering medical, dental, optical and more</li><li>Life assurance at 2x basic salary</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 legal, financial and personal support</li><li>Long Service Awards recognising loyalty at key milestones</li><li>Pension scheme with employer contribution (matching up to 4%)</li><li>Discount platform giving access to exclusive deals and offers</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme</li><li>Free Will Writing Service and Free Mortgage Advice Service</li><li>Learning & Development budget - access to professional and personal development</li><li>Recognition Awards</li><li>A culture built on innovation, accountability and one team - where your contribution is recognised</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMDA1OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-18T09:33:43Z

Auditor and Accounts Manager

West End, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 data-path-to-node="1">The Company</h3>My client are a high-quality, long-standing 2-Partner accountancy practice based in Paddington. While they maintain the close-knit, supportive culture of a smaller firm, their client portfolio is exceptional and rivals that of much larger practices. They manage over 45 statutory audits across an extremely varied and high-profile client base, including regulated investment managers, prominent restaurants, travel companies, and medical/legal professionals.What truly sets my client apart is their business model: they are a fully Employee-Owned Trust. After one year of service, every member of staff becomes a co-owner of the practice, giving you a genuine stake in the business you help build. <h3 data-path-to-node="4">The Role</h3>My client are looking for a hands-on Audit & Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of clients, taking sole charge of several accounts with direct client contact. The position split sits at roughly 70% Audit and 30% Accounts, reporting directly to a Manager or Associate Director.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-path-to-node="7"><li>Carrying out audit work from initial planning through to completion (primarily on-site at client premises).</li><li>Preparing non-audit accounts from clients' computerized records.</li><li>Handling corporate and personal tax compliance (my client will provide full training to upskill you in this area if required).</li><li>Utilizing IRIS software for accounts/tax returns and MyWorkPapers for paperless file management.</li></ul>Please note: This role is based in their Paddington office 5 days a week to support their collaborative team culture, with occasional flexibility available after your initial probationary period. <h3 data-path-to-node="9">The Profile</h3>My client are looking for an individual who thrives in a close-knit team and genuinely enjoys being close to the files and the data.The ideal candidate will have:<ul data-path-to-node="12"><li>A minimum of 4 years' experience working within a high-quality UK accountancy practice.</li><li>A strong background coming from a small-to-medium-sized firm environment.</li><li>Ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).</li><li>A hands-on mindset-someone who is excited to actually do the work and prepare files, rather than just reviewing the work of others.</li><li>Prior experience with IRIS software and HAT Group methodology/MyWorkPapers is highly beneficial, though not essential.</li></ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="13">Salary & Benefits</h3><ul data-path-to-node="14"><li>Salary: Competitive and fully dependent on experience (market rate).</li><li>Ownership: Automatic entry into the Employee Ownership Trust after 12 months.</li><li>Training: Full corporate and personal tax compliance training.</li><li>Culture: A supportive environment with a great benefits package and occasional flexibility post-probation.</li></ul> My client are moving very quickly, and in-person interviews are being conducted early next week. Please apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNTUyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-04T10:57:10Z